Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Launches Nationwide Campaign to Celebrate 75 Years of India's Constitution

Mann Ki Baat: In his 117th episode of the monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide campaign to commemorate 75 years since the adoption of India's Constitution. The initiative marks a significant milestone, highlighting the importance of the Constitution in shaping the nation. This campaign aims to foster collective pride and unity among citizens as India prepares to celebrate the Constitution's diamond jubilee on January 26, 2025.

A Proud Legacy: Honoring India's Constitution

Prime Minister Modi emphasised that 2025 would mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, calling it a moment of immense pride. Reflecting on its enduring relevance, he remarked, "The Constitution that our Constitution makers gave us has stood the test of time. It is our guiding light." He added that it is because of the Constitution that he was able to address the nation today.

Nationwide Campaign to Read the Preamble

As part of the celebrations, PM Modi launched a campaign inviting citizens to read and share videos of themselves reciting the Preamble of the Constitution. This initiative is designed to engage citizens across the country and bring them together in a collective celebration of India’s foundational document. The Prime Minister urged the youth, particularly students, to participate actively by visiting the special website dedicated to this cause.

Special Website for Constitution Day Celebrations

To connect the citizens with the legacy of India’s Constitution, a special website, Constitution75.com, has been launched. The site encourages citizens to explore the Constitution in multiple languages, enabling everyone to understand its significance. Prime Minister Modi urged students from schools and colleges to engage with the site and take part in the Constitution Day celebrations, asking questions and learning more about the document that has shaped India's democratic foundation.

A Reflective Debate in Parliament

In addition to the Mann Ki Baat episode, the Parliament of India held a comprehensive debate on the Constitution's 75 years of evolution and significance. The discussions, which took place in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, involved passionate exchanges between the ruling party and the opposition. This debate highlighted the ongoing relevance and impact of the Constitution in India’s political and social landscape since its adoption on November 26, 1949.

In this Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi encouraged all citizens to take part in the celebrations, creating a collective sense of pride in India’s constitutional legacy as the nation looks ahead to this important milestone.